Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechia (then called Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia).
- Survivor AlwaysSeptember 1, 2026“One Life” is a moving reminder of how one person’s hope can inspire those around him to the courageous work they might have previously thought impossible. Mr Winton believed it could be done and so it had to be done and he found a way. Together with volunteers who put their lives at risk to make this rescue of children possible, he and those wonderful foster parents in England created hope in an otherwise bleak reality. Anthony Hopkins is an international treasure and he never disappoints. Helena Bonham Carter is also outstanding as usual. The actor who played young Nicky and the rest of the cast were great choices in their roles. Well written and directed. I cried at the end. Great film.
- Eleni RoseMay 21, 2026Incredibly powerful movie one that I would watch again
- Paul ParkerMay 9, 2026It felt like Anthony Hopkins took a bit to find his character, but once he did, it was an emotional journey.
- ርልዪረFebruary 8, 2025Sir Anthony Hopkins in the story of Nicholas Winton. Who saved six hundred and sixty nine children from the Nazis. A story that didn't come out till many years later. This has two narrative strands. Johnny Flynn plays the younger Nicholas back in the day, as his first exposure to the horrors of Nazi Europe drive him to try and save as many as he can. Then Sir Anthony Hopkins as the 1980's Nicholas. You realise early on this isn't going to be a simple biopic. It's instead all about the past. How it can haunt you forever. And how to deal with it. The moment when you realise that it's doing this in the 1980's strand is so understated it really hits. The 1930's section does have to cover a fair bit of a timespan, so does a few montages. It gets in all that it needs though. It does highlight what a team effort it all was. It is emotional at times. And the way it ends will stay with you for a while. Helena Bonham Carter makes an impression as his assertive German born mother. It's in the 1980's section this really shines though. Anthony Hopkins is as amazing as you would expect. Period details are spot on. And it's very interesting to watch how the story all came out. Which confronts the theme that I mentioned. It does get very emotional. A judicious score really helps with this. I think sometimes emotion can hit harder without incidental music. It finds the right way to end also.
- George BananzaFebruary 8, 2026Live Aid 1939.
- Shaun BennettOctober 22, 2025Brilliant
- DANNYZUKO78June 24, 2025Y WAS IT SO SAD. I KNOW JONATHAN PRYCE AND HELENA BONHAM CARTER FROM THE CROWN. ANTHONY HOPKINS IS IN EVERYTHING I WATCH IT FEELS LIKE HIM AND THE CAST OF THE CROWN
- seanicsolutionsMay 1, 2025A humanitarian who saved 696 children. Beautiful story based of a real man's life. One Life.
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One Life was released on December 21, 2023.
One Life was directed by James Hawes.
One Life has a runtime of 1h 49m.
One Life was produced by Iain Canning, Guy Heeley, Emile Sherman, Joanna Laurie.
Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechia (then called Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia).
The key characters in One Life are Nicholas Winton (Anthony Hopkins), Young Nicholas Winton (Johnny Flynn), Grete Winton (Lena Olin).
One Life is rated PG.
One Life is a Biography, War, Drama film.
One Life has an audience rating of 9.8 out of 10.
One Life has made $51.4M at the box office.